Content Archive: July 2023

Airports

NBAA Exec: Airports Should Begin Prepping for AAM

Airports should not wait for AAM to arrive before preparing for the transition and should be aware of the benefits it can bring, NBAA's Gertsen said.
A view of an airplane's flight deck
Security

Spanish Protestors Damage Business Jet at Ibiza Airport

Futuro Vegetal is the latest European environmental group to break into airports and cause serious damage to aircraft parked on aprons.
Protestors from Futura Vegetal and Extinction Rebellion damaged an Embraer Phenom 300 jet at Ibiza Airport.
Engines

Safran and HAL Form Engine Joint Venture

Safran-HAL JV will produce helicopter engines for India's new multirole helicopter.
IMRH (Indian Multi-Role Helicopter)
Accidents

Loose iPad Linked to Helicopter Crash

A fatal firefighting Chinook crash was tied to a loose iPad that jammed the flight controls.
iPad that jammed flight control pedals of a Chinook helicopter
Regulations and Government

Helicopter Pilot Cited for Grand Teton Park Landing

A helicopter pilot faces federal charges after allegedly illegally landing in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 in Grand Teton National Park
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Commits To 2600 Production in Greensboro

The state of North Carolina is providing incentives to help Honda Aircraft establish a production line for the HondaJet 2600 in Greensboro.
aerial view of Honda Aircraft’s manufacturing plant in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Liability Risk Management for Bizjet Owners

What does risk management mean in the concept of business aviation?
Risk illustration
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Star Aviation Completes Phenom 300 Inspection

Pro Star Aviation recently performed its first 120-month airframe inspection on an Embraer Phenom 300, in-house and within budget.
Embraer Phenom 300 being towed into hangar on Tug
Accidents

Night Winching Near-collision Prompts Reforms

A helicopter nearly hit cliff while winching paramedic during night-time search and rescue mission prompting regulations and additional NVG training.
Graphic depicting flight path of incident helicopter
Safety

San Marino Achieves U.S. Category 1 Safety Recognition

San Marino airlines can now provide service in the U.S. and have unrestricted code-share agreements with U.S. carriers under FAA Category 1 recognition.
David Colindres, President of the San Marino Aircraft Registry with members of San Marino executive team